Calkins: The James Wiseman era ends in wistfulness and regret
The James Wiseman era at the University of Memphis is over. It ended not with a Sweet 16, not with a Final Four, but with an Instagram post.
James Wiseman leaves Memphis, will prepare for NBA Draft
James Wiseman will sign with an agent and prepare for the NBA Draft, according to his Instagram account.
Wiseman’s decision to leave is to his financial benefit
James Wiseman's decision to leave Memphis will be much to his financial benefit and the detriment of the Tigers.
Isaac Hayes to receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Pioneer of orchestral soul Isaac Hayes will be honored at the Grammys 2020 Special Merit ceremony with a Lifetime Achievement Award, along with John Prine, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Chicago and Public Enemy.
Google to open operations center near Memphis
Google announced Thursday that it will hire 350 people for a new operations center in Northwest Mississippi.
St. Jude uses test to predict infection before symptoms occur
In 75% of the cases, the test predicted an infection before the child showed symptoms, according to St. Jude research.
Memphis has paid $1 million in attorney fees in consent decree lawsuit
The City of Memphis has paid $1 million to Baker Donelson law firm in attorney fees to defend the city in a 2017 consent decree lawsuit.
Bloomberg says presidential race is referendum on impeachment
Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg drew a crowd of 150 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Thursday in his first campaign stop in the city.
Belly Acres begins expansion with a new restaurant in Regalia
Belly Acres’ new owner is opening a second location in East Memphis and plans to expand the brand regionally.
Three 6 Mafia, Lil’ Wayne, The Lumineers to appear at BSMF 2020
Mavis Staples and Young Dolph, both with Memphis connections, also are on the music festival lineup.
Metro
April 4,1968 through the eyes of a then-19-year-old who was at the Lorraine Motel
Clara Jean Ester, who was 19 in 1968, describes the moments after Rev. King was shot. And the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses the mission her father and Rev. King shared.
Education Tennessee elementary schools might limit classroom digital device use under pending law
Spirit of Memphis Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford
Premium Business Baby ducks are cute! And Metzer Farms hatches hundreds of thousands every year
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Baby ducks are cute! And Metzer Farms hatches hundreds of thousands every year
Many of those downy little ducklings get to fly before they even sprout feathers — traveling on FedEx jets from the Cordova hatchery to buyers around the country.
Premium Business Wang’s Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant
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Sports
Herrington: Evaluating Zach Kleiman’s Grizzlies free agency/contract negotiation record
In Part 3 of Chris Herrington looking at the Grizzlies’ basketball-management track record in the seven seasons under Zach Kleiman’s direction, he considers free agency and contract negotiations.
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Memphis Tigers Football Who are the top Tiger running backs in spring practice?
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Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Mayor Paul Young responds to LeBron James comments
Food
Wang’s Mandarin House founders retire, sell longtime restaurant
The brother-sister duo behind Wang’s are saying goodbye.
Premium Recipes Recipe Exchange: Jennifer Chandler’s pimento cheese biscuits
Suburbs
When disaster strikes, these hard-working people who get paid nothing answer the call in DeSoto County
In DeSoto County, joining the local Search and Rescue unit means logging thousands of training hours, swimming miles in open water and responding to traumatic scenes at a moment’s notice.
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Arts & Culture
Memphis Movies This Week: Complicated romance in ‘The Drama,’ ‘Fantasy Life’
Also, Chris Herrington gives his Top 5 Baseball Movies List.
Spirit of Memphis Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford
Opinion
Opinion: The call is around us all the time. The trick is to recognize and respond.
“The trick is to recognize and respond. That’s easy when the call is a call to appreciate life’s blessings. It’s a bit trickier when it’s a call to endure hardships. With those, it’s easier to forget.”
Premium Guest Columnists Opinion: Resurrection, remembrance and the work ahead
Podcasts
Reaction to No Kings police response centers on city permit process
Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the March 28 No Kings march that ended with Memphis Police pepper-spraying demonstrators.
The Sidebar: Eric Barnes on arts, culture & more The YMCA’s impact on thousands of children in Memphis and the Mid-South
Games
Sudoku: April 5
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?